Saint Paul’s Letters 101

You will love this course. In The Apostle Paul's Letters, you will explore the thirteen Letters of Paul, the New Testament's oldest texts. In 24 thoughtful and well-taught lectures, you will gain a deep understanding of the New Testament, early Christianity, and the life of this great apostle. Under the guidance of renowned New Testament scholar Fr. Raymond F. Collins, you will enter into the world of Paul. First, you will look at Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, Philippians, Philemon, Galatians, Corinthians, and Romans. By examining them in the order in which they were written, you will appreciate how Paul's epistolary skills developed as he responded to issues that prompted him to write to the five churches. You will then explore the remaining texts in the Pauline corpus, which were written by anonymous disciples who paid homage to the apostle. You will look at Second Thessalonians, Colossians, and Ephesians, analyzing the unique character of the texts and the circumstances that prompted their composition. Finally, you will examine the epistles addressed to Timothy and Titus. The Apostle Paul's Letters is a fascinating course that will give you a greater appreciation of Paul and his works, bringing you to the heart of the New Testament.